W14X48 Dimensions & Weight
W14X48 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 13.79 in and a 8.03 in wide flange, weighing 48 lb per foot — a workhorse size for floor beams and roof framing on commercial jobs.
W14X48 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 13.79 in | 350.3 mm |
| Flange width (bf) | 8.03 in | 204 mm |
| Cross-section area (A) | 14.1 in² | 91 cm² |
| Weight | 48 lb/ft | 71.4 kg/m |
What does W14X48 cost?
At an example material price of $0.92/lb, W14X48 runs about $44.16 per foot, or roughly $883 for a 20-ft length.
Example pricing only. Actual steel pricing varies by region, grade, quantity, and market conditions — use your own supplier numbers for real bids.
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